Original Flash John Wesley Shipp Joins CW's The Flash Pilot

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Feb 11, 2014 at 12:01 AMFeb 11, 2014 at 8:30 PM

John Wesley Shipp, who played The Flash in the 1990s TV series, has joined the cast of The CW's Flash pilot, TVGuide.com has learned.The Arrow spin-off centers on scientist Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) who, after a freak accident, is given ...

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John Wesley Shipp, who played The Flash in the 1990s TV series, has joined the cast of The CW's Flash pilot, TVGuide.com has learned.

The Arrow spin-off centers on scientist Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) who, after a freak accident, is given the power of super speed that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive. Details on Shipp's role are being kept under wraps, but he has the potential to become a recurring fixture should the pilot be picked up to series.